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The Portugal News16 Jul

Visitors to Lisbon’s Castelo de São Jorge will soon have the chance to experience the historic fortress after dark through a series of guided evening tours dedicated to one of its least-known residents – bats.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Guests and visitors to the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura will be able to embark on a culinary journey around the world this summer as the hotel’s Brasa Coastal Steakhouse launches a The post Taste the world in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal‘s best beaches for the summer of 2026 have been revealed in a new ranking based on thousands of Google Maps reviews, with the Algarve dominating the list despite Sintra’s The post These are Portugal’s 20 highest-rated beaches, according to Google Maps appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Postal16 Jul

No aeroporto de Lanzarote, um pneu soltou-se de um avião da Ryanair e percorreu vários metros pela pista antes de ser travado

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Visitors to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle can once again explore the historic monument after dark this summer on guided tours dedicated to the bats that inhabit its ancient walls. The The post Night bat tours return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Portuguese travellers plan to spend, on average, 750 euros per person on their summer holidays this year, representing an increase of around 5% compared to the 712 euros recorded in 2019. 

Portugal Resident16 Jul

For the first time since it opened in 1959, the National Sanctuary of Cristo Rei in Almada will remain open until sunset, allowing visitors to enjoy evening views across Lisbon The post Almada’s Cristo Rei opens late for sunset experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Postal16 Jul

As seis unidades do grupo algarvio renovaram o galardão internacional, que distingue boas práticas ambientais e gestão responsável

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Competition to attract international travellers is increasingly extending beyond hotel prices, beaches and airline connections. Entry rules, border procedures and the ease of obtaining permission to travel are becoming important The post Could simpler entry rules help Portugal attract more international visitors? appea

The Portugal News15 Jul

A petition calling for parliamentary debate over the ownership of five beaches in the Arrábida region is due to be formally submitted to the Assembly of the Republic on 16 July.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Portugal could become one of the principal beneficiaries of proposals to give tourism a much more prominent role in European Union economic policy. The Renew Europe group in the European The post Portugal could benefit from calls to put tourism at heart of EU policy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

The Algarve is being promoted in New York today through a dedicated event combining food, music, sport and travel, as the region looks to strengthen its position in the growing North American tourism market.

The Portugal News15 Jul

The relationship between Porto City Council and Airbnb began to take shape in 2018, when both entities decided to establish a pioneering voluntary agreement for the collection and remittance of the tourist tax.

Postal15 Jul

Um voo comercial da Ryanair transformou-se num cenário de pânico poucos minutos após a descolagem, quando uma janela se soltou em pleno ar

Jornal do Algarve15 Jul

O Município de Olhão juntou-se à campanha “Há saltos que podem mudar a tua vida”, promovida pela Sociedade Portuguesa de Patologia da Coluna Vertebral, com o objetivo de sensibilizar a população para a importância da adoção de comportamentos seguros nas praias e restantes zonas balneares. A iniciativa alerta para os ri

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portuguese airports surpassed the seven-million-passenger mark in May 2026, recording 7.1 million travellers, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Discarded fishing nets, buoys, driftwood and other rubbish washed up along the Alentejo coast have been given a second life in a new outdoor exhibition that aims to change the The post Alentejo beach litter transformed into art appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Região Sul15 Jul

A alguns passos da Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, no Parque Cultural e Regenerativo Casas da Ilha, está aberta ao

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portugal consistently ranks among Europe's most beautiful countries to explore by car. From the winding mountain roads of the north and the vineyards of the Douro Valley to the dramatic Atlantic coastline and the sun-drenched Algarve, driving gives visitors and residents the freedom to discover places that many tourist

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portugal enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine in many parts of the country, but its weather is shaped by much more than blue skies. From intense summer heatwaves to cooling Atlantic winds and hot easterly gusts, understanding Portugal’s weather patterns can help residents and visitors make the most of every season.

Postal15 Jul

Praia, dunas, passadiços e pôr do sol marcam o percurso da quinta Caminhada Monte Gordo Beach, com participação livre

Postal15 Jul

Apesar da subida do preço das viagens, os aeroportos portugueses registaram um novo máximo histórico de passageiros em maio

The Portugal News14 Jul

Braga is set to expand its network of inland bathing areas by creating a new river beach in the parish of Navarra, which is part of a broader strategy to enhance public access to the River Cávado and its surrounding natural spaces.

The Portugal News14 Jul

In the summer months, the Algarve becomes much busier – not just during the day, when the beaches are packed with people, but also at night.